USA Today All-Academic Team
Description: USA TODAY is looking for students who excel not only in scholarship, but also in leadership roles on- and off-campus. Emphasis will be placed on students’ original academic or intellectual product and is measured by the students’ abilities to describe their work in the application.
Qualifications: Full-time students of at least sophomore status are eligible to apply (non-U.S. citizens may apply).
Amount of Award: $2,500 cash award for the first team members (20 students).
Length of Award: One year.
Number of Awards: 60 students will be named to the first, second, and third teams.
Application Deadline: November 30
Application Process: One letter of recommendation is needed from a nominating professor as well as two additional recommendations from persons of the nominee’s choice. Nomination forms may be obtained online.
Website: allstars.usatoday.com